After selling has gone around, a consolidation around 38,000 yen will continue.
The Nikkei average continued to decline, closing the trading at 38,026.17 yen, down 326.17 yen (with a volume estimate of 1.608 billion shares). In the morning, there were moments where the Nikkei average moved slightly higher due to reactions from the previous day's decline. However, in the early morning Japan time, Nvidia stock, which announced earnings, fell in extended hours trading. In addition, amidst the yen strengthening to around 154 yen against the dollar, leading to a decline in high-tech stocks with significant index ETF contribution, the Nikkei average quickly turned negative and headed towards the negative territory by the middle of the afternoon session.
Active and newly established stocks in the afternoon session.
Japan Sohatsu <7814> announced a share buyback and tender offer up to 3.09% of the issued shares. Acquired 2.86% today. Pacific Cement <5233> up 131 to 3566, domestic securities raised investment rating and target stock price. Osaki Electric <6644> down 35 to 764 reflecting the rise in stock prices, domestic securities lowered the rating. BTM <5247> to establish a subsidiary specializing in AI technology field. Kaiom <4583> 150.
The Nikkei average continued to decline, with some semiconductor stocks falling following nvidia's earnings report.
On the 20th, the US stock market was mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,408.47, up 139.53 points, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,966.14, down 21.33 points. Geopolitical risks persisted as news of Ukraine launching British-made long-range missiles into Russian territory emerged, leading to a drop after the opening. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) member Bowman indicated a hawkish stance as he noted a stagnation in the progress of inflation, triggering further selling as investors dislike the rise in long-term interest rates.
Active and newly listed stocks during the morning session.
* ID & EHD <9161> 5380 yen - The spread continues at the TOB price of 6500 yen by Tokio Marine. * Kosaido HD <7868> 505 +51, expecting demand improvement due to a share buyback. * JCR Pharma <4552> 692 +54, particularly no material but possibly inflow of funds from institutions. * LIFUL <2120> 174 +10, a sense of value but no particular materials observed. * Mitsuura Industry <6584> 797 +41, for datacenter water.
Idemitsu Kosan, Sumitomo Osaka Cement, etc. (additional) Rating
Upgraded - bullish code stock name brokerage firm previous changed after----------------------------------------------------------<9468>KADOKAWA Macquarie "Neutral" "Outperform" <5233> Taiheiyo Cement Daiwa "2" "1" target stock price change code stock name brokerage firm previous changed after----------------------------------------------
SBI Securities (pre-close) Fujikura sell super, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries buy super.
Sell Code Stock Name Transaction Value (6857) Advantest 31,379,083,894 (6146) Disco 25,227,884,500 (5803) Fujikura 17,513,479,960 (6920) Lasertec 16,369,074,080 (7011) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 15,070,359,672 (1570) NEXTFUNDS Nikkei Average Leverage Listed Investment Trust 8
